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On the big screen: Equals
Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Scott Lawrence and Vernetta Lopez.
Directed by: Drake Doremus.
In a futuristic dystopian/utopian society, human emotions and most illnesses have been eradicated and everyone lives in peace.
But when a new disease named S.O.S. surfaces, everything changes for illustrator Silas.
He becomes an outcast once infected, but is drawn to his writer co-worker Nia, who is also infected but hiding her condition.
Their secret romance continues to develop, but when a cure to the disease is found, their relationship and their ability to feel emotion is threatened.
With the help of other infected citizens, they develop a potential escape plan, but after Nia receives a conception summons their plan begins to unravel.
Ultimately, this is a story of hope and the power of love.
